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Catholics appoint new leader

The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham has been appointed to succeed Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor as head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.

GDOP to light up all of London with prayer

Christians and church leaders from across London gathered on April 2 to share the vision for the London Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) 2009 event, to be held on May 31.

Archbishop joins Mizen family in denouncing 'angry Britain'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has joined with the parents of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, in speaking out against Britain as a “country of anger”.

Christian women arrested in Iran

Iranian security forces have arrested two women for practicing Christianity. According to persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC), Marzieh Amairizadeh and Maryam Rustampoor were accused of being “anti-government activists”.

Philippine Christians living in fear

More than a year after Islamic militants murdered a popular missionary priest in the Philippines, the local bishop has claimed that people are still living in fear.

G20 agree global deal to tackle recession

World leaders at the G20 summit have finalised a global deal in a bid to lift the world out of the economic crisis.

Dawkins calls Pope 'stupid' for condom comments

Atheist Richard Dawkins has called Pope Benedict XVI “stupid” for saying that condoms can increase the problem of Aids.

Nightclub's Pope flyer banned as offensive to Poles and Catholics

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that a promotional nightclub flyer should be removed as it is offensive to Catholics and Poles.

USPG responds to fatal flooding in Namibia and Angola

The Anglican Church, with support from the Anglican mission agency USPG, is reaching out to victims of severe flooding along the Angola-Namibia border.

Moderator calls on PM to protect church investors

Dr Donald Patton, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland, has called on the government to protect the savings of investors in the Presbyterian Mutual Society.

G20 must seize chance to put people first, says coalition

G20 leaders should promote jobs, justice and the climate at crunch talks in London today, says a coalition of more than 160 organisations.

Unsung Heroes - the hunt is on!

The Church of England has teamed up with Country Life magazine to hunt for an elusive species: the unsung hero!

Mandisa shines with 'Freedom'

Three years ago, Mandisa Lynn Hundley was auditioning for America's favourite TV show: "American Idol".

Pentecostal bishop says churches must serve their local community

“It is imperative churches play an active role in their locality by providing services for the young, vulnerable and disadvantaged within their vicinity,” says Bishop Danny Bennett, leader of Shiloh Worship Centre (SWC) in Thornton Heath, Croydon, South London.

Movement demands consultation on compulsory sex ed for five-year-olds

The Fair Sex Movement is calling for a public consultation on the Government’s controversial proposals to make sex and relationship education a statutory requirement for children five years old and over in all England's schools.

100,000 atheist Britons seek 'de-baptism' from Christianity

More than 100,000 Britons have downloaded “certificates of de-baptism” on the Internet to cut ties with the Christian faith.